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Hitting the one-year mark in your small business is a big deal. You’ve survived the start-up wobble, built some loyal customers, and learned more in twelve months than any course could teach. Now comes the next phase: turning hard-won momentum into steady growth. As a business consultant who’s worked with dozens of early-stage founders, here’s a clear, confident guide to what you need to know and what you need to do as you wrap up your first year—featuring a real-world exampl

Building on the basics In “Employing People for Your Business – The Basics,” we covered when to register for PAYE and when to use...

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Caption: A smiling female business consultant, wearing professional attire, sits across from a Black man in a wheelchair at a cosy café....

Running a business comes with its unique challenges, but for neurodivergent entrepreneurs, these challenges can be amplified by...

Uh-oh! You’ve just realised you missed the Self-Assessment deadline, and now you’re panicking. Don’t worry—you’re not alone, and it’s not...

Migrant-owned businesses are a vital part of Scotland’s economy, contributing over £13 billion annually and creating more than 107,000...

Outsourcing non-core tasks saves time, money, and stress, allowing business owners to focus on growth and core activities.

Great question! Keep reading and we will try to answer this question as simply as we can. Do you ever find yourself buried under a...

Outsourcing saves time and money, letting you focus on growth. It offers flexibility, reduces risks, and boosts efficiency of your business.